Any BFing moms who have successfully introduced formula?

I've been breastfeeding since my baby was born, and now, my supply is tanking and I'm afraid she's not getting enough. I want to make sure she still gets most of her calories from either breastmilk or formula, so today, I tried introducing formula, first in a bottle and then in a sippy cup. She is not having it. I'm not sure what to do about this. I'm going to ask my pediatrician, but in the meantime, has anybody here been through this? How did you get a baby who's used to breastmilk to drink formula?

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Do you feel like your supply is tanking bc of your pregnancy? I have a friend in a similar situation and you could probably just nurse through it.. your supply will pick back up the more frequently you nurse, even during pregnancy. Unless you are kinda done with bfing and want to slowly begin the weaning process anyway? Just a thought, bc formula is so expensive! You could ask your pedatrician if they have any samples to try so you don't have to buy a huge tub.

I haven't read through all the comments, but if you want to try different formulas I'd sign up on their websites or call they'll usually send you samples, coupons, etc. Also talk to your pediatrician, they usually have samples too. I'm thinking I might have to do this soon. :-( I am really hoping to not have to though... I've made it so long! I really want to make it to 12 months.